I agree, great topic ... I'm definitely going to have to try that homemade ginger-ale.
Nice to have a remedy in the pocket for nausea if needed.
Linux
xtra said
Jan 14, 2016
Spices, I love them and use many. I stopped using flavored creamers (especially hazelnut) and peppermint latte. All of them made me a bit queasy. Some things make me throw up. That is liver. Some things give me ferocious headaches. That may be liver also. I have learned to track down what the liver irritant might be rather than resort to alleviating symptoms with over the counter meds.
I like old recipes. One had 1/2 cup nutmeg in a four serving recipe. The author noted that nutmeg in high doses is a poison. The recipe was dangerous to anyones health and the author posted it as written in the old source. Be aware of misprints.
This thread is interesting as I have been using Nicorette lozenges. I am not certain what the base is. That is also an issue, what else is in the mix?
Our Livers are our problem. Doctors don't know it all and we have to be informed consumers. Meanwhile I am going to cut the spices, use smaller amounts just to be on the safe side.
Oranges and Carrots! YES, I eat both in quantity. Good Food!
-- Edited by xtra on Thursday 14th of January 2016 06:59:26 PM
bubble said
Jan 14, 2016
I am sure ginger's digestive benefits do hold true. I am more of an aloe juice/ carrot juice person. A great vitamin C and K kicker! Carrot juice is allowed in the liver to store it's nutrients. But dont turn orange ! Cheers!
Zlikster said
Jan 14, 2016
Strong interactions (inhibition or worse induction of important enzyme like CPY3a4 for metabolising DAA like Daclatasvir):
not mucho details round dosage (molecular weight and action) and half life in the body and some conclusions for interactions are made in vitro, not in vivo clincal studies, so it's pretty sketchy in some areas, but still better safe than sorry?
As far as juicing goes I do not drink grapefruit juice because of interactions with one of my HIV medications but if that were not the case I would still refrain from grapefruit / grapefruit components because it interacts with so many medications. Although no interaction is listed for Harvoni specifically, I chose to play it safe. I do however drink other fruit juices daily such as orange, grape, cranberry etc.
This is a great topic! We discussed a homemade ginger ale recently and I agree with everyone, contact your doctor and if allowed, enjoy the benefits of nature!
As i know, ginger root is one of the rare "hot" spices allowed for sick liver. Since we (hcv patients) should be avoiding hot n spicy food, from my research ginger and turmeric are few of the spices allowed in our diet. Ginger juice helps ease nausea from tx, it was really useful while i was on peg+riba. Not to mention i just love ginger, so it was win win for me :)
wendyo said
Jan 14, 2016
I have taken a ginger capsule daily for years as I suffer from nausea. The doc did every test imaginable and never found anything wrong other than HCV. I also drink ginger tea as there are many benefits. They did not tell me to stop the capsule while on Harvoni. Both my doc, Gilead and the specialty pharmacy knew I was taking it. But definitely ask your doc too.
Ari-anna said
Jan 14, 2016
Ginger is a warming herb in the traditional Chinese medical system so great if your system needs warming up.
I make a tea with the root for upset stomachs and for colds served with Manuka or bush honey which is effective. It can be used to ward off sea-sickness - crystallised ginger is good for that.
Like Linux said, it probably would be good to check out inter-reactions while on any Hep C medication if you were consuming a lot.
I've not tried it juiced or in any quantity as my system doesn't like the heat, however it may be just the thing for someone else.
Linuxter said
Jan 14, 2016
Not sure Mike, I do know that it's a good idea to discuss all meds including herbs to be sure it won't interact in any way with the meds you will soon be taking. Others here may know more about ginger in particular.
I've been using my juicer to make lemon juice and adding it to cranberry juice. I think it's pretty good for the liver. You do need to watch lemon juice however, it's rough on tooth enamel so I always have a water bottle also to rinse after drinking the juice.
I'm interested in hearing more about the ginger, hope some others chime in to let us know the scoop.
Lnx
Mike said
Jan 14, 2016
Hello, does anyone know the benefits of juicing, then drinking ginger?
I agree, great topic ... I'm definitely going to have to try that homemade ginger-ale.
Nice to have a remedy in the pocket for nausea if needed.
Linux
Spices, I love them and use many. I stopped using flavored creamers (especially hazelnut) and peppermint latte. All of them made me a bit queasy. Some things make me throw up. That is liver. Some things give me ferocious headaches. That may be liver also. I have learned to track down what the liver irritant might be rather than resort to alleviating symptoms with over the counter meds.
I like old recipes. One had 1/2 cup nutmeg in a four serving recipe. The author noted that nutmeg in high doses is a poison. The recipe was dangerous to anyones health and the author posted it as written in the old source. Be aware of misprints.
This thread is interesting as I have been using Nicorette lozenges. I am not certain what the base is. That is also an issue, what else is in the mix?
Our Livers are our problem. Doctors don't know it all and we have to be informed consumers. Meanwhile I am going to cut the spices, use smaller amounts just to be on the safe side.
Oranges and Carrots! YES, I eat both in quantity. Good Food!
-- Edited by xtra on Thursday 14th of January 2016 06:59:26 PM
I am sure ginger's digestive benefits do hold true. I am more of an aloe juice/ carrot juice person. A great vitamin C and K kicker! Carrot juice is allowed in the liver to store it's nutrients. But dont turn orange ! Cheers!
Strong interactions (inhibition or worse induction of important enzyme like CPY3a4 for metabolising DAA like Daclatasvir):
Grapefruit
St'John's wort
Ginko
Chamomile
Echinacea
Ginseng
Pepermint oil
Garlic supplement
Soy (?)
Cannabinoids (?)
not mucho details round dosage (molecular weight and action) and half life in the body and some conclusions for interactions are made in vitro, not in vivo clincal studies, so it's pretty sketchy in some areas, but still better safe than sorry?
https://liferaftgroup.org/long-list-of-inhibitors-and-inducers-of-cyp3a4-and-cyp2d6/
http://hcvadvocate.org/library/herb_glossary.asp
As far as juicing goes I do not drink grapefruit juice because of interactions with one of my HIV medications but if that were not the case I would still refrain from grapefruit / grapefruit components because it interacts with so many medications. Although no interaction is listed for Harvoni specifically, I chose to play it safe. I do however drink other fruit juices daily such as orange, grape, cranberry etc.
More information:
Wikipedia
HCV New Drug Research
Drugs.com
This is a great topic! We discussed a homemade ginger ale recently and I agree with everyone, contact your doctor and if allowed, enjoy the benefits of nature!
http://hepcfriends.activeboard.com/t60715535/homemade-ginger-ale/
As i know, ginger root is one of the rare "hot" spices allowed for sick liver. Since we (hcv patients) should be avoiding hot n spicy food, from my research ginger and turmeric are few of the spices allowed in our diet. Ginger juice helps ease nausea from tx, it was really useful while i was on peg+riba. Not to mention i just love ginger, so it was win win for me :)
I have taken a ginger capsule daily for years as I suffer from nausea. The doc did every test imaginable and never found anything wrong other than HCV. I also drink ginger tea as there are many benefits. They did not tell me to stop the capsule while on Harvoni. Both my doc, Gilead and the specialty pharmacy knew I was taking it. But definitely ask your doc too.
Ginger is a warming herb in the traditional Chinese medical system so great if your system needs warming up.
I make a tea with the root for upset stomachs and for colds served with Manuka or bush honey which is effective. It can be used to ward off sea-sickness - crystallised ginger is good for that.
Like Linux said, it probably would be good to check out inter-reactions while on any Hep C medication if you were consuming a lot.
I've not tried it juiced or in any quantity as my system doesn't like the heat, however it may be just the thing for someone else.
Not sure Mike, I do know that it's a good idea to discuss all meds including herbs to be sure it won't interact in any way with the meds you will soon be taking. Others here may know more about ginger in particular.
I've been using my juicer to make lemon juice and adding it to cranberry juice. I think it's pretty good for the liver. You do need to watch lemon juice however, it's rough on tooth enamel so I always have a water bottle also to rinse after drinking the juice.
I'm interested in hearing more about the ginger, hope some others chime in to let us know the scoop.
Lnx
Hello, does anyone know the benefits of juicing, then drinking ginger?
Mike